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Now I understand that the reason is there’s too much information coming from their facial expressions for me to also pay attention to what they are saying.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
For now, while exploration is ongoing into whether approving the vaccine to younger populations is warranted, doctors recommend paying close attention to any itchy patches, even areas of skin with no visible rash.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026
Despite drawing national media attention, he failed to make the top two in the June 2 primary election, securing about a fourth of the vote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2026
Manchester United coach Jonny Evans had a brief word, but Martinez didn't pay any attention.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2026
She seemed perfectly at ease with the attention.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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But as Savinho takes the next step in his career, City are turning their attentions to the future.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
He launched an attempt to breed pandas in captivity but, to his despair, London's Chi Chi repeatedly spurned the attentions of Moscow's An An.
From BBC ● Apr. 20, 2026
Later he fastens his attentions on an unthreatening neighbor and his daughter, who has a crush on Frank.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 14, 2026
Instead of courting major movie roles, the actor has instead focused his attentions on more independent projects while also building a family with Song, whom he met in 2014.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 20, 2026
Every thing declared it; his own attentions, his father’s hints, his mother-in-law’s guarded silence; it was all in unison; words, conduct, discretion, and indiscretion, told the same story.
From "Emma" by Jane Austen
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